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Arts (THEA) 1

THEA 0016A. History THEATRE ARTS (THEA) Units: 3 Formerly known as DRMA 16A THEA 0010A. Acting I Hours: 54 lecture Units: 3 Study of from the Greek period to the present, with an Formerly known as DRMA 10A emphasis on the use of historical costumes for the . Period Hours: 72 (36 lecture, 36 activity) projects examined. Designed for both Theatre Arts Analysis and practice of acting techniques focusing on volume and majors and non-majors who are interested in acquiring an appreciation diction, breathing, posture, stage movement and positioning, gestures for and the terminology of apparel through history. (CSU, UC) and listening. Practice of character interpretation and expression through THEA 0016B. Costume Construction , selected scenes and monologues. (C-ID THTR 151) (CSU, Units: 3 UC) Formerly known as DRMA 16B THEA 0010B. Acting II Hours: 90 (18 lecture, 72 activity) Units: 3 Study and implementation of costume construction techniques, from Formerly known as DRMA 10B pattern drafting and fabric selection to sewing, serging, fitting, draping, Prerequisite: Completion of THEA 10A with grade of "C" or better and dyeing. (CSU, UC) Hours: 72 (36 lecture, 36 activity) THEA 0017. Stage Makeup Analysis and practice of acting techniques focusing on approach Units: 3 to character development with particular emphasis on the realistic Formerly known as DRMA 17 convention. Activities include one or more acting projects, as well as work Hours: 90 (18 lecture, 72 activity) on both contemporary and classical monologues and scenes. (C-ID THTR Theory and practical application of stage make-up and prosthetics. 152) (CSU, UC) Projects include facial structure alterations, "old age," character, THEA 0011. Stage Movement supernatural and various faux injuries. Discussion and critique of student Units: 3 projects. (C-ID THTR 175) (CSU, UC) Formerly known as DRMA 11 THEA 0018. Acting for Hours: 72 (36 lecture, 36 activity) Units: 3 Analysis and practice of movement styles used in the theatre; basic Prerequisite: Completion of MUS 10 with grade of "C" or better or movement, control, relaxation, and interpretation. Character development permission from instructor following audition through physical exploration and scene study. (CSU, UC) Advisory: Completion of THEA 10A or MUS 39A with grade of "C" or better THEA 0013. Introduction to Theatre or at least one year of private vocal lessons Units: 3 Hours: 72 (36 lecture, 36 activity) Formerly known as DRMA 13 Requisite acting techniques to be successful in performing in a Broadway Hours: 54 lecture style musical. While the focus of the course is on acting, proper Addresses the impact of theatre as it mirrors the human condition. techniques in singing and movement will also be included. Students will Covers the social and political impact in the major historical periods, practice and perform solos and duets. Dance or heavy movement are not styles, and genres of theatre demonstrated by procedures, production emphasized in this course. (CSU, UC) practices, and contributions of significant individual artists, such as THEA 0019A. Stage Properties playwrights, actors, designers, and directors. Course is open to both Units: 3 majors and non-majors interested in acquiring a critical understanding Formerly Known as DRMA 19A and appreciation of theatre as a performing art. Required theatre Hours: 90 (18 lecture, 72 activity) production attendance. (C-ID THTR 111) (CSU, UC) Covers basic skills to create stage properties through a variety of THEA 0014. construction and acquisition methods including locating, procuring, Units: 3 and fabricating specialized props for main stage productions. Students Formerly known as DRMA 14 examine ways to utilize common, unusual and specialized materials. Hours: 90 (18 lecture, 72 activity) Includes period research for prop implementation and identification. Covers set construction for main stage productions. Students study (CSU, UC) tools, hardware, painting, and learn proper construction techniques. THEA 0019B. Scenic Painting Fundamentals of rigging and machinery and how to mount and shift Units: 3 stage scenery are also included. (C-ID THTR 171) (CSU, UC) Formerly known as DRMA 19B THEA 0015. Hours: 90 (18 lecture, 72 activity) Units: 3 Study of scenic painting practices and standards including mixing and Formerly known as DRMA 15 matching paints, implementing various painting techniques, and utilizing Hours: 90 (18 lecture, 72 activity) specialized and experimental materials and tools for practical use in Covers basic principles of color, light sources and instruments, electricity, theatrical productions. (CSU, UC) how to hang, do circuiting, create a cue sheet, lighting plot, and design elements for stage lighting to run a theatrical production. (C-ID THTR 173) (CSU, UC)

Sierra College Catalog 2021-2022 2 Theatre Arts (THEA)

THEA 0021. Script Analysis THEA 0023A. Rehearsal and Performance - Cast I Units: 3 Units: 3 Formerly known as DRMA 21 Formerly known as DRMA 12B, DRMA 23A Hours: 54 lecture Hours: 120 activity Introduces Dramatic Arts Majors and other students to the fundamental The first of four courses that provides an opportunity for students to techniques of script analysis. Focus on students' ability to interpret and perform in their first role in a Sierra College production as a member describe concepts and ideas related to historical and contemporary of the cast. Students develop fundamental rehearsal and performance dramatic literature. Emphasis on development of techniques of script techniques. All actors are required to audition for roles. Acceptance into analysis specific to use in acting, directing, design, and critical and social the class is determined on being cast in the production. (C-ID THTR 191) analysis. (C-ID THTR 114) (CSU, UC) (CSU, UC) THEA 0022A. Production Crew I THEA 0023B. Rehearsal and Performance - Cast II Units: 2 Units: 3 Formerly known as DRMA 22A Formerly known as DRMA 23B Hours: 80 activity Prerequisite: Completion of THEA 23A with grade of "C" or better Participation in a college production as a technical assistant, assistant Hours: 120 activity to the designer, or crew member. Focus on one or more of the following The second of four courses that provides an opportunity for students to areas during the development of the : scenery building and painting, perform in their second role in a Sierra College production as a member stage lighting, make-up, costuming, stage operations, publicity, and/or of the cast. Students investigate more sophisticated performance house management. (C-ID THTR 192) (CSU, UC) techniques as well as develop intermediate approaches to script THEA 0022B. Production Crew II analysis and characterization. All actors are required to audition for Units: 2 roles. Acceptance into the class is dependent upon being cast in the Formerly known as DRMA 22B production. (C-ID THTR 191) (CSU, UC) Prerequisite: Completion of THEA 22A with grade of "C" or better THEA 0023C. Rehearsal and Performance - Cast III Hours: 80 activity Units: 3 Provides an opportunity for students to participate in a college Formerly known as DRMA 23C production as a member of the technical crew or production staff at an Prerequisite: Completion of THEA 23B with grade of "C" or better intermediate level of responsibility. Focus on one or more of the following Hours: 120 activity areas during the development of the play: scenery building and painting, The third of four courses that provides an opportunity for students to stage lighting, make-up, costuming, stage operations, publicity, and/or perform in their third role in a Sierra college production as a member house management. (C-ID THTR 192) (CSU, UC) of the cast. Students apply increasingly advanced rehearsal and THEA 0022C. Production Crew III performance techniques to the study of characters with great complexity Units: 2 and depth. All actors are required to audition for roles. Acceptance into Formerly known as DRMA 22C the class is determined on being cast in the production. (C-ID THTR 191) Prerequisite: Completion of THEA 22B with grade of "C" or better (CSU, UC) Hours: 80 activity THEA 0023D. Rehearsal and Performance - Cast IV Provides an opportunity for students to participate in a college Units: 3 production in an intermediate leadership level as a member of the Formerly known as DRMA 23D production crew. Focus on one or more of the following areas during Prerequisite: Completion of THEA 23C with grade of "C" or better the development of the play: scenery building and painting, stage Hours: 120 activity lighting, make-up, costuming, stage operations, theatrical design, stage The fourth of four courses that provides an opportunity for students to management, publicity, and/or house management. (C-ID THTR 192) perform in their fourth role in a Sierra College production as a member (CSU, UC) of the cast. Students apply an advanced skill set of acting techniques THEA 0022D. Production Crew IV toward rehearsal and performance, and will be expected to chart in Units: 2 detail with critical analysis of the process from page to stage. This will Formerly known as DRMA 22D include background research of their character, the playwright, reviews, Prerequisite: Completion of THEA 22C with grade of "C or better and previous productions. All actors are required to audition for roles. Hours: 80 activity Acceptance into the class is determined on being cast in the production. Provides an opportunity to participate at an advanced leadership level (C-ID THTR 191) (CSU, UC) as a member of the production crew, technical staff or design team of a college production. Focus on one or more of the following areas during the development of the play: scenery, lighting, make-up, costuming, stage operations, , publicity, and/or house management. (C- ID THTR 192) (CSU, UC)

Sierra College Catalog 2021-2022 Theatre Arts (THEA) 3

THEA 0024. Stage Management Units: 3 Advisory: Completion of THEA 22A with grade of "C" or better Hours: 90 (18 lecture, 72 activity) Introduces students to the step-by-step process of stage managing a full-scale, live theatrical production. Students will learn the requisite pre-production, post-production, and performance day responsibilities in order to effectively manage the production. Skills acquired for this course include methods of communication with director, designers, cast and crew in a leadership position, writing rehearsal reports, monitoring rehearsals, and posting adjustments to the rehearsal schedule, running paper tech, cue-to-cue rehearsals, and calling cues for the performance over headset. (C-ID THTR 192) (CSU, UC) THEA 0028. Independent Study Units: 1-3 Formerly known as DRMA 28 Designed for students interested in furthering their knowledge at an independent study level in an area where no specific curriculum offering is currently available. Independent study might include, but is not limited to, research papers, special subject area projects, and research projects. See Independent Study page in catalog. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation) THEA 0029. One Act Workshop Units: 3 Hours: 81 (27 lecture, 54 activity) Students will learn the basic requirements for mounting a one-act play from the perspectives of the director, backstage crew and actor. Classes will include lecture and rehearsal time culminating in a public performance of a one-act play. (CSU) THEA 0095. Internship in Theatre Arts Units: 0.5-4 Formerly known as DRMA 95 Designed for advanced students to work in an area related to their educational or occupational goal. Provides new on-the-job technical training under the direction of a worksite supervisor, allowing students to expand knowledge and skills in the chosen field. Mandatory orientation session and faculty approval to determine eligibility. One unit of credit is equal to each 60 hours of non-paid work, or each 75 hours of paid work. Students may earn up to a total of 16 units in internship courses (any course numbered 95 and PDEV 94). (CSU-with unit limitation) THEA 0809. Selected Topics in Film Studies Units: 0 Formerly known as DRMA 809 Hours: 8 to 54 lecture as scheduled Course designed for older adults. Introduction to a series of films examined for originality, creative virtuosity, impact, structure, and direction. Selected films illustrate a specific dimension of film genre. Genres change with each offering. May be repeated. (noncredit)

Sierra College Catalog 2021-2022